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Ghana moved two places up in the FIFA Ranking released on Thursday, August 16. Ghana moved from the 47th position to the 45th on the global rankings and from 6th to 4th in Africa. Aside a 2-0 win over Japan and a 2-2 draw with Iceland within the period under review, Ghana’s performance may be as a result of the new ranking formula introduced by the sport’s world-governing body at its meeting in June. The ranking is the first after the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the champions, France, are deservedly ranked Number One. They moved six places up to…

The Ghana Education Service (GES) is unsure when first year senior high school (SHS) students of the 2018/2019 academic year will go to school. “Management is, however, hopeful that the opening date for the 1st year students on the GREEN Track will coincide with that of the continuing students as it happened in the 2017/2018 academic year,” a statement signed by the Head of the Public Relations Unit of GES, Cassandra Twum Ampofo, said. The reopening for continuing students has, however, been scheduled for 8 September. The statement assured that reopening for the 1st year students, who form the second…

Real Madrid began life without Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane with defeat in the first ever Uefa Super Cup derby as Atletico Madrid scored twice in extra time. Two excellent late goals from Koke and Saul sealed victory for Atletico after the game ended 2-2 in normal time. It was Real’s first match since Ronaldo signed for Juventus for £99m in the summer and Zidane was replaced as manager by former Spain coach Julen Lopetegui. Koke’s smart finish and Saul’s sensational 16-yard volley in extra time helped Europa League holders Atletico win their third Super Cup in as many appearances.…

Meet a 78-year-old crocodile that is worshipped as god by some people in south-western Nigeria: Residents of the Oje suburb of Ibadan city bring chickens to the reptile so that it can answer their prayers. It has been owned by the Delesolu family as a pet for several generations, though they don’t believe it has any spiritual powers. Raufu Yesufu, head of the Delesolu household, told BBC Yoruba: “Because of our faith, the Muslim faith, I don’t believe it has any powers.” But he said traditional herbalists have long thought the crocodile does have special abilities – in particular in…

Nigeria’s Victor Moses has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 27. The Chelsea winger played 37 times for his country, scoring 12 times since making his debut in 2012. He had previously represented England up to Under-21 level, while coming through the ranks at Crystal palace. “I have experienced some of the best moments of my life wearing the Super Eagles shirt and have memories with me that will last a lifetime,” he said. “However, I feel that now is the right time to step away in order to be able to focus fully on my…

Chief Executive Officer of Aduana Stars Football Club  Albert Commey says the decision by government to dissolve the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is likely to put Ghana under serious repercussions and since the government initiated this move on its own, it should fix it. “The ban will have a serious repercussion against Ghana in areas that one might not know and that is the danger ahead of us,” he mentioned. Ghana’s football came to a halt in June after the government applied to an Accra High Court to dissolve the country’s football governing body due to alleged corruption claims exposed…

Government has declared Tuesday, August 21 as a public holiday. This is to mark Eid-ul Adha. A short statement released by the Minister of Interior, Ambrose Dery, on Wednesday said the day “should be observed as such throughout the country”. Eid-ul Adha, the second of two Islamic holidays, is the festival of sacrifice for Muslims. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah. Source: 3news.com|Ghana Follow @3Newsgh

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for the church and government to collaborate in the collective agenda of uplifting the moral, political, spiritual and economic life of the Ghanaian people, and, thereby, help accelerate the pace of development in the country. According to President Akufo-Addo, “We want a partnership which is founded on common values of service to mankind, of love and solidarity with our fellow human beings, and of truth, honesty and integrity. If we focus on these values, it will enable us to lift up our country and fulfill the word of God, and realise the promise…

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) says its letter to the National Labour Commission (NLC) to embark on strike after Friday, August 24 still stands despite reports that funds have been released for the payment of the 2017/2018 book and research allowances. UTAG had written to the Commission after the Ministry of Finance appeared to display what some members described as a “lackadaisical attitude” following efforts by the Ministry of Education to have the allowances paid. There are reports, however, that funds have finally been released by the Ministry of Finance. But speaking on TV3’s Midday Live on Wednesday,…

The South Korean government has said it will ban about 20,000 BMWs from its streets after a spate of the vehicles catching fire. The ban will apply to cars which have not yet been sent to BMW for safety checks under a voluntary recall. Nearly 30 engines caught on fire in 2018 mainly in the BMW’s 520d sedan models. BMW has already come under scrutiny this year, recalling thousands of cars in the UK over safety issues. “The ministry will ask mayors to order owners of unchecked BMW vehicles to have their cars’ safety checked or to stop driving them,”…